The 18-meter-long Buddha and the figures sitting on it are reconstructions of classical works.
Wabi Sabi Is Imperfect Beauty
Wabi sabi — a philosophy with roots in Zen tea ceremonies — posits that beauty lies in what is flawed.
The Zen of Joan Didion
Her masterpiece The Year of Magical Thinking is a meditation on the human mind both pointed and profound. David Swick profiles Joan Didion, a great American journalist observing her own mind and experience.
Zen-informed musician Tyshawn Sorey wins $625,000 “Genius Grant”
Tyshawn Sorey performing in Brooklyn, NY, 2014. Photo by Steve Pisano, via Feast of Music.“It’s the biggest honor I’ve ever received in my life,” Sorey told the Hartford Courant. “I’m still processing it.”
Groundbreaking Scholar Timothy Morton Wants Philosophers to Face Their “Buddhaphobia”
Philosopher Timothy Morton is injecting Buddhism into Western philosophy in a way that’s never before been done.
Everything Is Joyous: An interview with John Giorno
In the midst of New York City’s celebration of vital poet, pop artist, and Buddhist, John Giorno, Lauria Galbraith speaks with him about his art and inspirations.
These Beautiful Photos Chronicle a Search for Light and Enlightenment
David Gabriel Fischer’s ongoing photo journal gives viewers a glimpse into a mind and world defined by Zen.
On Death Row, Creating Art from Pain
Despite the 5,000 miles between them, death row inmate “Moyo” and pen pal Maria Jain have come together to showcase his series of Buddha portraits in the exhibition “Buddhas on Death Row.”
What if Wolverine attained enlightenment?
A new story from Marvel shows a very different Wolverine, who cultivates non-violence and compassion.
Comme des Garcons designer behind latest Metropolitan Museum exhibit compares work to Zen koans
Rei Kawakubo, the Japanese designer behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, has compared her work to Zen koan practice.